If you decide to use a spool gun with your MIG welder, it is important to understand how to properly use one as to not impair the weld. In this tutorial, we explain exactly why spool guns are important and how to thread a welding wire through one. The Spool […]
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What Is the Proper Mixing Ratio for a Urethane Basecoat?
When painting any surface of a vehicle using a urethane basecoat, it is important to know how to correctly mix the paint in order to achieve the best results. In order to mix the urethane basecoat correctly, you will need the following supplies: urethane basecoat, urethane activator, reducer solution (recommended). […]
How Do I Prep a Surface for Polyurethane Paint?
If you are tackling any auto body project that involves applying a coat or more of polyurethane paint, it is important to know how to properly prepare your surface area. The first thing you need to do is gather your materials, which include: a PRE paint solution, 400 to 600 […]
How to Apply a Urethane Basecoat
When you are painting the body of any type of vehicle, you want the best kind of materials to get the job done, particularly when it comes to applying the basecoat. It is important to make sure that you are using your tools in the most appropriate and professional way […]
What is a Lap Joint and How Do You Perform One?
A common joint found in auto repair work, the lap joint is a piece where two pieces of metal overlap each other. An ideal lap weld should have a good amount of weld bead penetration without the upper edge melting back or overlaying. If the upper layer melts too much, the lap joint will be too weak and thin. Making lap welds takes a good amount of practice to get it right, so experiment with your welding angle, arc length and rate of stitching welder travel to find the best combination for you.
TIG Welder Settings
If you are using a TIG welder, you need to familiarize yourself with and understand the different settings that you need to choose based on your project. Below, we define and differentiate between the variety of setting selections on a TIG welder so that you can properly use and get […]
How to Sharpen Tungsten
There are a variety of ways that a weld can go wrong, particularly when you are TIG welding. TIG welding is a very high-quality method of welding metal and one that requires much skill and practice. In this article, we will show you how to sharpen the tungsten in a […]
How To Use An Impact Wrench
An impact wrench is a very helpful tool for making mechanical automotive jobs run smoother and faster. It can aid in the changing of tires and even the rebuilding of an engine. An impact wrench is a hand-held pneumatic tool that relieves you from the fatigue of using a manual […]
Welding Terminology
If you have a welding machine and weld metals often, it is important to know what you are talking about when it comes to technical vocabulary. The more you understand welding terminology and concepts, the better you will be able to properly perform welding tasks with your machine. Below, we […]